Subtract 25/84 from 80/24
1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 25/84
80/24 - 25/84 is 85/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
80/24 = 80 × 7/24 × 7 = 560/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
25/84 = 25 × 2/84 × 2 = 50/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/168 - 50/168 = 560 - 50/168 = 510/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/28
- In mixed form: 31/28
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